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Central Dakota Enterprises Inc

EIN 45-0340393 · Mandan, ND

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceFair56 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

To advance the work of the Lord Jesus Christ on earth by broadcasting the Gospel of Christ.

Income
$507,039
Spending
$470,821
Spent on programs
73%
Reserves
9.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 82%
Employees
7
Volunteers
27
Highest pay
$113,542, station manager

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 78% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 9.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    73% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 8 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 56 out of 100. Higher than 24% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (1)
  1. $344,196 spent. Central Dakota Enterprises, Inc. operates a 100,000-Watt non-profit Christian radio station (KNDR 104.7 FM) for the Central Dakotas. KNDR's service area is an 80-mile radius of Mandan, ND with three 30-mile radius translators in Beulah, ND, Firesteel and Mobridge, SD. KNDR is a 24-hour continuous broadcasting station. Christian music makes up approximately 75% of the listening schedule. KNDR also has a strong commitment to Bible teaching and faith-based talk programs reinforcing the message in the music which makes up the remaining 25% of the schedule. The station is an active participant in the North Dakota State Emergency Alert System. The station endeavors to reflect family friendly events and community resources in our listening area on our website and makes the airwaves available to local public service announcements and interviews. Additionally, KNDR provides financial (a portion of the annual Sharathon KNDR fundraising proceeds to a local, non-profit organization), material (giveaways and promotional items and gift baskets) and airwave resources (Day and Half Day Sponsorship underwriting opportunities) for individuals and non-profit, Christian organizations in the listening area for their fundraising and functional needs.Central Dakota Enterprises, Inc. also operates a 4,200-Watt non-profit and non-commercial Christian radio station (KXRP 91.3 FM) for Central North Dakota. KXRP's service area is about a 45-mile radius of Mandan, ND, with one 20-mile radius translator Williston, ND. KXRP is a 24-hour continuous broadcasting station. Christian music makes up approximately 100% of the listening schedule. The station is an active participant in the North Dakota State Emergency Alert System. The station endeavors to reflect family friendly events and community resources in our listening area on our website and makes the airwaves available to local public service announcements and interviews. KXRP partners with KNDR in the CDE mission.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending August 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since October 1981.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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